Veganism gets a reputation for being exclusive, but really -- barring allergies -- anybody can eat it and it should be really welcoming. So, that's my attitude about it.

Joshua Ploeg used to travel around the country as the lead singer of several punk bands. Now he's on the road cooking. We got an invitation to one of his pop-up cafes where the food is vegan and all are welcome.

Farmers know that trying new things is both risky and necessary, and success means not just growing something new but also selling it. Harvest Public Media has more.

Chef Daniel Orr has a garden project for us today… planting potatoes, then he preserves grape leaves and mashes some rutabagas.

And a visit to the Bloomington Winter Farmers Market to check out some heirloom tomato seeds.

News Stories:

• Farm Bill Deal To Cut Subsidies And SNAP
• Beekeepers Seek More Sway Over New Pesticides
• FDA Will Update Nutrition Labels